Wednesday, 23 June 2010

My last e-mail to the world's worst ex-smoker, prominent ASH trougher Martin Dockrell, didn't result in a reply, unfortunately. Not sure why as I thought I'd couched it quite well. Perhaps I was too, I dunno, rambling or confrontational?

Anyway, in the interests of balance after yesterday's budget, I thought I'd have another stab at consulting with him (the stab bit shouldn't be taken literally) seeing as he is a stakeholder on the matter.

Which is why I've left it it till tonight to ask what you make of all that stuff in the budget. You see, if I could have been a fly on your wall at around the time that Osbourne gave you the finger, I would have done so, but unfortunately I'm not Jeff Goldblum. I'm very keen though, in the interests of balance, to hear your (obviously) unbiased opinion on events.

So what's your take on it, chum? I bet it was a Hamlet moment, eh? Oh, sorry, perhaps that wasn't the best comparison but you know what I mean.

Anyway, hope to hear from you soon as I'm sure there are many who will look forward to your reply, sunbeam.

CuddlesRichardx

PS You still seem to be dodging that beer we talked about, by the way. Was it the reference to arsenic? Heck, I was only kidding, dude! :)

I'm sure the last time was an oversight and he'll be forthcoming with his thoughts soon ... we do all pay a portion of his wages, after all.

I suppose it is no secret by now DP that Marty reads your blog, we both know this, but is rather reticent at making a comment here, why? If you have a lot to say about the 'estimated' 13 million smokers in the UK you could at least come here and back up you fallacious (and ASH's (spit))arguements? Or is it just a case that you, and your whiney, publicly funded, organisation feel that you are 'hollier than thou' and above reproach? We need answers!

PS: I am rather miffed that you, Marty, read Dick Puddlecote's blog and not mine...what am I doing wrong and DP is doing right? (spit.)

Dick,I don't think your approach is working. Maybe, you should try flowers and chocolates? Or failing that maybe 200 Silk Cut. I have this theory that very bad ex-smokers usually smoked cooking cigarettes such a Silk Cut and or any "light" brands. I have no evidence to back up this theory but there it is!

Nice piece Dick,but some of us at the lower end of the social structures are getting somewhat impatient with sillypeople like ASH.It is apparentthese cloistered interferers do nottake the blind bit of notice ofappeals for reason and moderationwhen conveyed by polite andeloquent protesters.These simplistic dictators will soon find (July1st onwards)moreenergetic and meaningfull attention will be directed to their carefree nonchalance.Appeasement may appeal to some but this has now run its course without results, time for thedysfunctional to have a go.